Surgical Technician Intern

Posted on 11/7/2025

Sutter Health

Sutter Health

Compensation Overview

$31/hr

Santa Rosa, CA, USA

In Person

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Organization:

SOPS-Sutter Outpatient Services - Outer Bay

Position Overview:

Assists surgical team during operative procedures. Arranges and inventories sterile set-up for surgery, and passes items as needed to the operating team. Assists in preparing and moving patients, and in cleaning the operating room. This is considered an entry-level position.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

  • HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

  • Graduate of approved course for OR Surgical Technicians or equivalent training


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Technical training to include aseptic technique and sterile processing preferred.

  • Entry level knowledge of instrumentation and equipment for multiple specialties.

  • Entry level knowledge regarding sterile processing requirements.

  • An understanding of infection control processes required.

  • Ability to communicate well with other healthcare professionals as well as with lay persons required.

  • Ability to operate and trouble-shoot surgical equipment required.

  • Must be able to operate C/S equipment: ultrasonic, washer decontaminators, autoclaves, and other sterilizing equipment.

  • Computer skills are required.

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $31.96 to $31.96 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.